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How to get fromVan Nuys to Davisby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, subway, or tram

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There are 8 ways to get from Van Nuys to Davis by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, subway, or tram

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  1. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BUR - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Davistrain train
    4h 22m
    $185–674

  2. Drive  382.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Van Nuys to Daviscar car 382.1 mi
    6h 15m
    $70–101

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Mercedbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Lodi Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Davisbus bus
    10h 21m

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Davistrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 53m
    $280–440

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LAX - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Davistrain train
    4h 56m
    $137–369

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Davistrain train
    5h 34m
    $228–781

  7. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Davistrain train
    6h 43m
    $544–861

  8. Bus, subway, tram, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Oxnard to Chandler / Lankershimbus bus
    2. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    3. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood SEbus bus
    5. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LGB - SMF
    6. Take the train from Sacramento to Davistrain train
    7h 14m
    $89–486

Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration1h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 389.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, USA and Davis, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Van Nuys / Victory to Davis via Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles - Pacoima, Merced, Merced Bus Stop, and Lodi Amtrak Station in around 10h 21m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Davis once daily. Tickets cost $280–440 and the journey takes 12h 53m.

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